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signed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 26, 2026

S 1646: An Act relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1646) of Nick Collins for legislation to develop a database to collect data on written notices of code violations and fines relative to hot work processes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates database to track hot work safety violations and fines, enhancing enforcement of workplace safety regulations under Labor & Employment.90% confidence
Nick Collins (D) · 13 co-sponsors
signed · Massachusetts · House Jun 25, 2026

H 5442: An Act relative to certain affordable housing and cultural space in the Brighton section of the city of Boston

This bill exempts a specific redevelopment project by the Boston Housing Authority in Brighton from most state laws governing public construction contracts. The project aims to create affordable, mixed-income housing, cultural spaces, and musician rehearsal rooms on two designated parcels. Instead of following standard procurement rules, the bill requires the project to adhere only to specific sections of Chapter 149 regarding public works. This change allows the authority more flexibility in selecting contractors and managing the acquisition of land needed to complete the development.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates affordable mixed-income housing and cultural spaces, directly advancing housing availability.90% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2780: An Act facilitating distributed energy resources in the commonwealth

Senate, December 8, 2025 -- The committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2269) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to implement the Smart Residential Solar Permitting Platform to issue permits instantly and issue permit revisions instantly for residential solar photovoltaic systems, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2780)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables instant permitting for residential solar PV systems, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and clean energy infrastructure deployment.95% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2255: An Act relative to electric ratepayer protections

This bill (SD 1545) prohibits energy suppliers, marketers, or brokers from creating new or renewing existing electricity generation contracts with individual residential customers starting January 1, 2026. It directly affects residential electricity providers and consumers by restricting how residential electricity service can be contracted. Exceptions apply to municipal aggregation programs under Section 134 and specific programs under Section 137. Violations are treated as unfair acts under Chapter 93A, allowing the Attorney General to seek penalties, restitution, or court orders for enforcement.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly protects electricity ratepayers from excessive costs, directly aligning with consumer protection in energy utilities per topic description.90% confidence
Brendan Crighton (D) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2282: An Act advancing the clean energy transition

This bill reorganizes the Department of Energy Resources into five specialized divisions to streamline clean energy efforts. It creates dedicated teams for energy efficiency, renewable development, local government coordination, small project siting/permitting, and clean energy procurement. The bill requires the department to publish a 3-year resource plan detailing clean energy needs, procurement schedules, and cost recovery mechanisms for utility companies. It also mandates competitive bidding for clean energy contracts (up to 20 years) to meet state climate goals, with plans reviewed by the Department of Public Utilities. This directly affects state energy agencies, local governments handling small projects, and utility companies managing clean energy contracts.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly aims to advance clean energy transition via new divisions in Energy Resources, aligning with support indicators like promoting renewables and clean infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly advances clean energy transition through new divisions, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing emissions per title/summary.95% confidence
Dylan Fernandes (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2565: An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder

Senate, July 24, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder (Senate, No. 2565) (being the text of Senate No. 2558, printed as amended)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates police training for autism interactions, enhancing accountability and protecting civil rights in law enforcement encounters.95% confidence
passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 25, 2026

H 1069: An Act establishing memorial markers in the towns of Milton and Canton in memory of certain law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty

By Representative Wells of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1069) of Richard G. Wells, Jr., that the Department of Conservation and Recreation erect and maintain memorial markers in the towns of Milton and Canton in memory of certain law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Environment and Natural Resources.
Richard Wells (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2281: An Act bringing Mass Save in line with climate mandates

This bill modifies Massachusetts' energy efficiency funding rules to prioritize decarbonization efforts. It removes all references to "gas energy efficiency programs" and "natural gas" from the law, redirecting funding toward projects administered by electric distribution companies and certified municipal aggregators. The changes require all energy efficiency and cooling projects to explicitly include decarbonization goals, aligning programs with state climate mandates. These updates affect how energy efficiency funding is allocated and managed, shifting focus from gas-focused initiatives to broader carbon reduction efforts.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill aligns MassSave energy efficiency program with climate mandates, strengthening renewable energy infrastructure and efficiency standards per climate goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aligns MassSave energy efficiency program with climate mandates, advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence
Dylan Fernandes (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2243: An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility

This bill requires Massachusetts state and municipal agencies to follow new outdoor lighting standards when using public funds for new permanent fixtures. It mandates fully shielded fixtures for most outdoor lighting (like roadways and parking lots), limits color temperature to 3000K or lower, and requires lighting to use only necessary brightness levels to reduce energy waste and light pollution. The regulations must be established by January 2026, with exemptions for temporary uses, safety needs, historic structures, and certain decorative lighting. These rules directly affect towns, cities, and state agencies managing public lighting projects funded by state or municipal budgets.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes energy efficient lighting and conserves energy, directly aligning with support indicators for energy efficiency measures.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes energy-efficient lighting, conserves energy, and reduces light pollution - directly advancing environmental protection and conservation goals.95% confidence
Cynthia Creem (D) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2262: An Act relative to solar permitting

SD 2534 simplifies solar and energy storage permitting by requiring local authorities to accept electronic applications and set clear deadlines: incomplete applications must be corrected within 5 business days, and applications are automatically approved after 10 business days if no action is taken. The bill limits inspections to one per system, mandates a completion certificate within 10 business days, and prohibits utilities from demanding extra inspections before system operation. This directly affects homeowners, businesses, and installers seeking solar or energy storage systems, as well as local permitting offices and utility companies. These changes aim to reduce delays and costs in the installation process.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill streamlines permitting for solar/energy storage, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure deployment.95% confidence
Bill Driscoll (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2232: An Act to exempt solar installations on federal military lands from renewable energy production caps

SD 2004 exempts solar energy projects on federal military lands in Massachusetts from renewable energy production caps and net metering limits. It allows electric distribution companies to build, own, and operate solar facilities on these lands without using customer ratepayer funds or needing department approval. This directly affects military installations and utility companies by removing barriers to solar development on federal military property within the state.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempting solar installations from renewable energy production caps directly promotes expanded renewable energy deployment on federal military lands.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts solar installations from caps, enabling expanded renewable energy use on military lands, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing renewable energy restrictions.95% confidence
Mike Barrett (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2239: An Act prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions or perks

This bill prohibits gas and electric companies regulated by the department from charging customers (ratepayers) for specific non-essential expenses. It bans recovery of costs related to promotional advertising (like encouraging service use), political advertising, lobbying, charitable contributions, executive perks (travel, gifts), and certain other activities. Companies must annually report all prohibited expenses to the department and cannot recover the cost of preparing these reports. Violations trigger non-recoverable penalties, refunds to customers, and potential rebates for ratepayers. The bill directly affects regulated utilities and aims to prevent customer funds from subsidizing activities unrelated to core service delivery.
Cynthia Creem (D) · 18 co-sponsors
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